IGEL OS offers the ability to observe the endpoint device via shadowing through the IGEL Virtual Network Computing (VNC) Viewer in the Universal Management Suite (UMS) or another VNC client (e.g. TightVNC), see Shadowing - Observe IGEL OS Desktop via VNC. The shadowing of IGEL OS 12 devices through the UMS is always via Unified Protocol, i.e. communication is always encrypted. This article shows the settings for configuring the VNC access to your devices.
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Menu path: System > Remote Access > Shadow
Allow remote shadowing
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Deny shadowing via external VNC tool
☑ The device can only be shadowed via the UMS. Shadowing of the device by an external VNC viewer is not possible. (Default)
☐ The device can be shadowed by an external VNC viewer, not only the UMS.
Use password
☑ The remote user is authenticated with a password before shadowing.
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☑ The local user will be asked for permission before shadowing. (Default)
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| In a number of countries, for example, Germany, unannounced shadowing is prohibited by law. Do not disable this option if you are in one of these countries! |
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